Today, South Africa stands still for a National Shut Down against Gender-Based Violence – and at Food&Home, we stand in solidarity.
In support of the movement, we’ve rounded up a selection of simple, comforting purple-inspired desserts and drinks you can make with what you already have at home. Whether it’s a touch of blueberries, a swirl of blackberry syrup, or a full-on violet-hued treat, these recipes bring a moment of sweetness to a day centred on awareness, resistance, and unity.
Enjoy them with your loved ones, share them with neighbours, or even donate a batch to a women’s safety shelter as a small act of care. Today, we honour every woman who never made it home and survivors by colouring South Africa purple, plate by plate.
